Can You Name These '80s Sports Movies?

By: Olivia C
Estimated Completion Time
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Can You Name These '80s Sports Movies?
Image: Universal Pictures

About This Quiz

The 1980s were one interestingly strange, quirky, exciting and ambivalent decade. Of course, everything that happened during that time is included in that characterization! Be it people, places, food or politics, everything was strange yet effective during that time.

The same is true for movies. The '80s was also a great decade for a lot of interesting sports movies. And we're not just talking about the usual movies that get made, featuring one specific "popular" sport. There are so many kinds of sports out there, and the '80s filmmakers and storytellers were quick, witty, and resourceful enough to turn these sports stories into film stories. 

It's also interesting to spot your favorite leading man, heartthrob, leading lady or veteran actor in one of these dated sports movies. While it may also date you, don't let that tiny bit bother you! These days, many young ones are also looking at past pop culture products for inspiration. So looking at '80s movies is just cool. 

So, you think you can guess the titles of these sports films by looking at some scenes? Then let's get it going!

Major League
Mirage Productions
Can you name this baseball comedy?
Bad News Bears
The Misfits
Taking Care of Business
Major League
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Major League is the 1989 comedy baseball hit. It’s about the Cleveland Indians.

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Hoosiers
De Haven Productions
How about this basketball drama?
Hoosiers
Hoop Dreams
Mr. Fantastic
Keeping Up With The Joneses
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hoosiers is a film that focuses more on a sports coach. It stars Gene Hackman.

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The Karate Kid
Columbia Pictures
What’s the title of this famous fighting film?
Dr. Who
The Karate Kid
Moonraker
The Spy Who Loved Me
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Karate Kid" has earned its place in global pop culture over the decades. It still remains a classic today.

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Cannonball Run
Warner Bros.
How about this car race comedy?
Devil Racers
Cars
Le Mans
Cannonball Run
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Cannonball Run" is a very funny race film released in 1981. It has a great ensemble of characters!

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The Color of Money
Touchstone Pictures
Can you name this pool film?
The Color of Money
Marked Money
The Schemers
Expendables
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pool hustling looked so cool with Paul Newman. But "The Color of Money" now finds him teaming up with Tom Cruise for a pool coolness partnership.

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Chariots of Fire
Warner Bros.
How about this running-themed film?
Cool Runnings
Entourage
Chariots of Fire
Flashdance
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The UK film "Chariots of Fire" might be remembered more for the Vangelis soundtrack than the story. It’s about 1920s Olympian runners.

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Raging Bull
United Artists
Can you name this boxing film?
Raging Bull
Quicksilver
Desperado
The Rock
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Martin Scorsese directed the 1980 film "Raging Bull." Robert De Niro is the boxer here.

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BMX Bandits
Nilsen Premiere
What about this biking film?
Jaws
E.T.
BMX Bandits
Flying Men
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"BMX Bandits" is actually an Australian caper film featuring a couple of cyclists. It stars a very young Nicole Kidman!

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Vision Quest
Warner Bros.
Do you know this wrestling-themed film?
With Honors
Vision Quest
Body Heat
La Bamba
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Vision Quest" is a wrestling film starring Matthew Modine. But what outlasted the film was Madonna’s song featured in it, entitled “Crazy for You.”

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All The Right Moves
20th Century Fox
Can you name this ‘80s sports movie?
All The Right Moves
Do The Right Think
If These Walls Could Speak
You Are Number One
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tom Cruise also has a high school football character in his filmography. Watch him in "All The Right Moves," released in 1983.

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Field of Dreams
Universal Pictures
Can you name this Kevin Costner starrer?
The Durant
Epic
Field of Dreams
Rango
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kevin Costner loved to be in baseball films. His "Field of Dreams" one was the most memorable in terms of story, though.

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Caddyshack
Warner Bros.
Can you name this golf-themed film?
Shack
Naked Gun
Police Academy
Caddyshack
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield all appeared in "Caddyshack." The comedy level of this golfing film is outrageous!

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Kickboxer
The Cannon Group, Inc.
Can you name this martial arts movie?
Butch Cassidy
Sundance Kid
Kickboxer
Moonbeams
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Muscles from Brussels stars in "Kickboxer." That’s Jean-Claude Van Damme for you kiddos!

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The Natural
TriStar Pictures
What about this ‘80s baseball flick?
The Natural
My Antonia
Leave It To Beaver
Quick and the Dead
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Natural" is unforgettable due to Robert Redford. The 1984 film was directed by Barry Levinson.

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Rocky III
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
What’s the title of this famous third sequel of this ‘70s-originating film?
Back to the Future III
Rocky III
Superman III
Batman III
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It was in "Rocky III" where Balboa battled B.A. Baracus. That’s Mr. T, yo!

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Rad
TaliaFilm II Productions
Can you name this one?
Team Ann
Shipwrecked
Rad
Love Fool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bicycle motocross-riding was a huge craze back in the ‘80s. It was immortalized here in 1986’s "Rad."

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Oxford Blues
Baltic Industrial Finance
What about this rowing film?
Oxford Blues
Shane
Goodbye Mr. Chips
Schindler's List
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Oxford Blues stars Rob Lowe during his super-cute younger years. Well, he’s still super-cute today!

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Eight Men Out
Orion Pictures
Can you identify this popular baseball flick?
The Fan
Three Amigos
Steel Magnolias
Eight Men Out
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Eight Men Out" is an interesting film about game throwing. How can professional baseball players sell out a game? Watch and learn!

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Bloodsport
The Cannon Group, Inc.
What about this fighting flick?
The Raven
Bloodsport
Romeo Must Die
Rush Hour
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in yet another martial arts film to exhibit his fighting prowess. "Bloodsport" was released in 1988.

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Over The Top
Warner Bros.
Can you name this Stallone starrer?
Over The Top
Mrs. Doubtfire
The League
No Ordinary Men
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Over The Top" focuses on arm wrestling. Yep, Sylvester Stallone's huge biceps are the real stars here.

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Lucas
Twentieth Century Fox
What about this teen film?
Hairspray
Sixteen Candles
Heathers
Lucas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Little Corey Haim stars as Lucas. He tries to become a football player in his high school here.

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Personal Best
The Geffen Film Company
How about this lesbian-themed sports film?
Lily of the Valley
Personal Best
Desert Hearts
All The Right Moves
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Personal Best" is about track and field athletes encountering challenges and love. Only the two track women fall for each other, which was so radical for 1982’s standards.

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Bull Durham
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Yet another Costner starrer, and the title is …?
Transformers
Freaky Friday
Heat
Bull Durham
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kevin Costner shares billing with Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins in "Bull Durham." But yeah, that’s still him playing ball!

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Teen Wolf
The Kushner-Locke Company
What’s the title of this basketball sub-themed film?
Teen Wolf
Mr. Doolittle
My Fair Lady
Swamp Thing
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Teen Wolf" is the unforgettable 1985 comedy cashing in on Michael J. Fox’s popularity back then. His teen character becomes a star basketball player due to this wolfish transformation.

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The Slugger’s Wife
Columbia Pictures
How about this baseball-related story?
The Shining
Band of Brothers
The Slugger’s Wife
Diamond in the Rough
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Slugger’s Wife" has an interesting storyline. It’s about a baseball player who seems to score big whenever his wife is there to cheer for him.

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Wildcats
Warner Bros.
What’s the title of this?
Wildcats
Smorgasbord
Alfie
Get Smart
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Goldie Hawn stars in the football comedy "Wildcats." This was released in 1986.

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North Shore
Universal Pictures
Can you name this surfing movie?
The Champ
Four Horsemen
North Shore
The Quick and the Dead
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"North Shore" is a film dedicated to surfing. Real-life surfing legend Laird Hamilton makes an appearance here.

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No Retreat, No Surrender
Seasonal Film Corporation
Can you identify this fight film?
She Got Game
Girlfight
Silverado
No Retreat, No Surrender
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"No Retreat, No Surrender" is an interesting 1986 fighting film. Jean-Claude Van Damme is here, but is kinda the villain this time.

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Brewster’s Millions
Universal Pictures
How about this comedy?
My Own Private Idaho
To Each His Own
Little Ole Dad
Brewster’s Millions
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Brewster’s Millions" is a funny 1985 baseball-themed film. It stars Richard Pryor and John Candy.

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Escape to Victory
Lorimar Film Entertainment
What’s the title of this soccer film?
Escape to Victory
Free Willy
Sea Shore
Misty
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Escape to Victory" is an interesting World War II film. Soccer becomes a pivotal sport inside a German POW camp.

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Split Decisions
New Century Entertainment Corporation
This boxing film is entitled what?
Marker
Jab
Split Decisions
Starry Night
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Split Decisions" is an interesting 1988 revenge film. Only this time, the revenge is within a boxing ring.

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Stealing Home
Warner Bros.
What’s the title of this baseball sub-themed drama?
Foxes
The Graduate
Stealing Home
Gia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jodie Foster appears in "Stealing Home" in flashbacks. The 1988 film stars Mark Harmon.

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The Best of Times
Cinema Group Ventures
How about this football film?
The Best of Times
Mystic Pizza
Happy Gilmore
Groundhog Day
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Best of Times" is a 1986 comedy starring Robin Williams and Kurt Russell. It’s a coulda-woulda-shoulda film about past glories re-lived.

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Speed Zone
Entcorp Communications
How about this racing film?
Sonic The Hedgehog
The Lift
Speed Zone
Heavyweights
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Speed Zone" is a film about car racing. It was released in 1989.

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The Baron and the Kid
Telecom Entertainment Inc.
This billiards film is entitled what?
The Birds
Murder She Wrote
Camp Sawi
The Baron and the Kid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Baron and the Kid" is an interesting 1984 TV movie. It stars Johnny Cash as a pool hustler.

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Body Slam
Hemdale
How about this wrestling-themed sports film?
Iron Eagle
Body Slam
Top Gun
Die Hard
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Body Slam" is, of course, a film with wrestling or wrestlers in it. It was released in 1987.

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8 Seconds
New Line Cinema
This rodeo film is called what?
Kramer vs. Kramer
The Wild One
8 Seconds
Lone Ranger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"8 Seconds" focused on rodeo riding. The 1988 biopic stars Luke Perry portraying Lane Frost.

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American Anthem
Lorimar Productions
What’s the title of this gymnastics film?
American Anthem
Olympia
Battleship Potemkin
Anna Karenina
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"American Anthem" stars a real-life Olympian. That’s Mitch Gaylord, who competed in the 1984 LA Olympics.

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Johnny Be Good
Orion Pictures
What’s the title of this teen football comedy movie?
Mandalay
Starship Troopers
Johnny Be Good
Casino
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Johnny Be Good" is a 1988 film starring Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr. and Uma Thurman. What a cast, eh!

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Youngblood
Blueline Productions
Last but not the least, how about this hockey film?
Attack of the Titans
Youngblood
Candyman
The Omen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Youngblood" is an ice hockey film with Rob Lowe, Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. What a hunk-fest this is!

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